FAUSTUS

Sidmouth Folk Festival 2005, the Anchor pub. Paul walks in to find Saul and Benji enjoying a pint in the middle of a hot day. Benji is in full Bedlams kit, Saul isn't. They have a meeting. Having played together for some ceilidh work as 'The Colonel Jenkins Memorial Band' it is decided to take the trio on towards concerts. Faustus is formed to carry on the good work of previous years by Dr Faustus. Since that meeting in Sidmouth, Faustus have established themselves as a major force on the English roots scene. Looking forward to their third season of touring and with the debut album "Faustus" out on Navigator Records, the band goes from strength to strength.



All three members have been instrumental in the English revival of the last ten years (or so!).



Saul Rose is one of the country's finest Melodeon players and a rapidly developing singer. He's played melodeon for over a quarter of a century! Saul works with lots of different line ups when away from Faustus and is usually busy playing somewhere. You can catch up with his whereabouts at: www.myspace.com/saulrose



Paul Sartin is a hugely versatile musician counting Christchurch Cathedral Choir and Dr Faustus amongst his past bands! As well as working with Faustus, Paul continues to be half of Belshazzars Feast and he is an integral part of Bellowhead lending oboe, fiddle, vocals and his inimitable jazz mc technique and dress sense to the group. Check out what Paul is up to at: www.paulsartin.co.uk



Also a key member of Bellowhead, fretboard wizard Benji Kirkpatrick makes up the final third of Faustus. Recently Benji has released his 3rd solo album "Boomerang" on Navigator Records, the album features (amongst others) the Mercury nominated Seth Lakeman. Benji has worked on Seth's albums, with the Oysterband Big Session and of course, Dr. Faustus, he continues to play in his fathers ceilidh band Mr Gubbins Bicycle. See where Benji is next at: www.myspace.com/benjikirkpatrickBOOKING DETAILS:Terry O'brien at Playpen AgencyTel: 07711 485798
www.playpenmusic.co.uk
Email: terry@playpen.fsbusiness.co.uk You can order our album direct from the band, just send us a message and we'll give you all the details.



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